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©DR © In Saint-Geniès as all over Fénelon country, the unspoiled surroundings form a perfect backdrop for a number of thematic walking tours. Very well signposted, some of these walks feature periodic events such as the “Mill Tour” at the beginning of April or the “Round the Villages”, in mid-October. The “Between stones and slates” and the Millar’s trail, with hiking guides available at the Salignac Tourist Office, can be enjoyed all year round. Hiking Pleasure The local stone roofing technique has not changed over the centuries. Ideally chestnut- wood, the frame is designed to carry a weight of 1,000 to 1,765 lbs. per square meter and complies with strict geometrical require- ments. The structure, with a 45° slant, rests on a wall no less than 50 cm thick (just under 2 feet). Each stone must be meticulously and skilfully placed to ensure that the finished roof is solid, watertight and pleasing to the eye. Time Old Tradition

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Superbly Preserved Monuments A little off the route that links Sarlat to Montignac, Saint-Geniès has three listed buildings that are worth a trip. Firstly, our Lady of Assumption and the castle (below) both constructed in the XIIth century and modified following the French Wars of Religion. Despite some differences in their architectural style, the overall impression is harmonious. Next, not far from the church, Cheylard Gothic chapel with an interesting West Front and inside, some very beautiful fresco paintings. Further afield, the hamlets of Genestal and La Brousse are just as beautifully preserved as Saint-Geniès. Less than a mile and a half west of the village, Pelvézy Castle, which suffered extensive destruction, has now fully been restored and hosts a holiday center.

Roland Manouvrier, renowned artisan ice-cream maker, mixes over a hundred ice cream and sor- bet flavours to delight your taste buds. Fruit, flowers, herbs from all over the world reveal their savours in novel creations, enjoy: Marco Polo, Indochina, Basil Instinct or quite simply Périgord Strawberry. Melt with Pleasure

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